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Accessing the PremierWave XN Device Using DeviceInstaller
This section covers the steps for locating a PremierWave XN unit and viewing its properties and
device details. The DeviceInstaller application is a free utility program provided by Lantronix that
discovers, configures, upgrades and manages Lantronix device servers.
Notes:
For instructions on using the DeviceInstaller utility to configure the IP address and
related settings or for more advanced features, see the DeviceInstaller Online Help.
Auto IP generates a random IP address in the range of 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254, with a netmask of 255.255.0.0, if no BOOTP or DHCP server is
found. These addresses are not routable.
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Make note of the MAC address. It may be needed to perform various functions in
DeviceInstaller.
To use the DeviceInstaller utility, first install the latest version from the downloads page on the
Lantronix web site
www.lantronix.com/downloads
.
1. Run the executable to start the installation process and respond to the installation wizard
prompts. (If prompted to select an installation type, select
Typical
.)
2. Click
Start -> All Programs -> Lantronix -> DeviceInstaller 4.4 -> DeviceInstaller
.
3. When DeviceInstaller starts, it will perform a network device search. To perform another
search, click
Search
.
4. Expand the
PremierWave
folder by clicking the
+
symbol next to the folder icon. The list of
available Lantronix PremierWave devices appears.
5. Select the PremierWave unit by expanding its entry and clicking on its IP address to view its
configuration.
6. On the right page, click the
Device
Details
tab. The current PremierWave device
configuration appears. This is only a subset of the full configuration; the full configuration may
be accessed via Web Manager, CLI or XML.
Device Detail Summary
Note:
The settings are Display Only in this table unless otherwise noted
Current Settings
Description
Name
Shows the PremierWave XN device name.
DHCP Device Name
Displays one of the names the PremierWave XN device unit will send to the
DHCP server if it is configured to obtain an address in this manner.
Group
Configurable field. Enter a group to categorize the PremierWave XN unit.
Double-click the field, type in the value, and press
Enter
to complete. This
group name is local to this PC and is not visible on other PCs or laptops
using DeviceInstaller.